Can I get a visa abroad if I have a criminal record?

Legal analysis: Those with criminal record can apply for a visa. Visa will not be granted in any of the following circumstances, 1, and those who do not have People's Republic of China (PRC) nationality; 2. Unable to prove identity; 3. Practicing fraud in the application process; 4, was sentenced to punishment is serving a sentence; 5, the people's court informed that there are unresolved civil cases can not leave the country; 6. Belonging to the defendant or criminal suspect in a criminal case; 7. The relevant competent authorities believe that leaving the country will endanger national security or cause great losses to national interests.

Legal basis: Article 12 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration. Under any of the following circumstances, China citizens are not allowed to leave the country:

(1) Failing to hold a valid exit-entry certificate or refusing or evading border inspection;

(two) the punishment has not been completed or belongs to the defendant or criminal suspect in a criminal case;

(three) there are unresolved civil cases, and the people's court decides not to leave the country;

(4) Being subject to criminal punishment for obstructing the administration of the country (border) or being repatriated by other countries or regions for illegal exit, illegal residence or illegal employment, and not allowed to leave the country within the prescribed time limit;

(five) may endanger national security and interests, the relevant authorities in the State Council decided not to leave the country;

(6) Other circumstances under which exit from the country is prohibited by laws and administrative regulations.